The Morocco Loop: Fes, the Sahara, Marrakech
From the pulse of Marrakech’s souks to the stillness of the Sahara, this is Morocco in contrast. Explore Fes and Casablanca with private guides, sleep under desert stars in a luxury camp, and slow down in Skoura’s palm-fringed oasis. Your Destination Expert crafts a rich introduction to Morocco, filled with culture, local flavor, and moments tailored just for you.
- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Route
- Casablanca · Fes · Erfoud · Merzouga · Skoura
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $5,190 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Gain unique insights into Marrakech, Fes, and Casablanca with expert-led private tours.
- Explore Skoura’s kasbahs and visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou for a historic adventure.
- Cross the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes for an unforgettable night at a luxury-tented camp.
- Trek through the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy a traditional lunch with a Berber family.
- From luxury riads to desert adventures, customize your trip with a Destination Expert.
Every day, already yours.
Here we Go!
Upon arrival into Casablanca, make your way to the Aspire desk, where you will be given a voucher to access the fast track line. After completing your Customs and Immigration procedures and collecting your luggage, you will be met by your Guide and Driver upon exit.
- Airport Meet & Greet
- Morocco Welcome Package
- Private Airport Transfer
- Casablanca Discovery - Private
A Dazzling Drive
An English-speaking driver will transfer you from Casablanca to Fes. Along the way, enjoy some touring including a visit to the diplomatic and administrative capital of Morocco, Rabat. Visit the Royal Palace, a 14th-century Merinid necropolis, and walk through the Andalusian Gardens within the walls of the Kasbah of the Oudaya. Next, travel to the city of Meknes, the famed Ismailia capital known for its 25-mile long city walls and numerous gates.
- Casablanca to Fes via Rabat, Meknes & Volubilis (8 hrs) - Private Transfer
A Journey Back in Time
Step back in time to the Middle Ages with a visit to Fes el Bali, the world's largest and oldest living medieval medina, and the cultural heart of Morocco. Wander through its maze of 9,000 narrow lanes, alleys, and souks that form the city’s historic core. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once a renowned hub of learning.
- Private Guide
- Essence of Fes (6-8 hrs) - Private
- Evening Tea & Pastries at Rooftop Cafe (2 hrs)
- Dining at Palais Faraj
A Change of Scenery
Sit back and relax as a private vehicle driver and guide provides you with a transfer between Fes and Erfoud. En-route you’ll pass through a scenic forest of cedars and across the Middle Atlas Mountain range to the mineral mining city of Midelt, where you'll be treated to some lunch. This journey continues along through the dramatic Ziz Gorge, passing en-route the ancient, holy city of Rissani.
- Fes to Erfoud via Midelt & Rissani (with Lunch, 7 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Erfoud to Merzouga with 4x4 Desert Drive (1 hr) - Private Transfer
The Journey Continues…
A 4x4 vehicle will transfer you back to Erfoud where your private vehicle awaits for your onward journey.
- Merzouga to Erfoud with 4X4 Desert Driver (1 hr) - Private Transfer
- Erfoud to Skoura via Dades & Todra Gorges (7 hrs) - Private Transfer
Sun and Sand
Today, enjoy time at leisure in Skoura, a small desert oasis. Whether you choose to kick back and relax at your hotel or to explore the markets or the surrounding region, this unique region is sure to impress. Skoura is often referred to as the “Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs” and boasts some of the most outstanding Kasbahs in Morocco, many offering incredible views of the Atlas Mountain Range.
- Private Guide
- At Leisure: Optional Activities
Onward and Upward
Travel in a private vehicle with English speaking driver between Skoura and Marrakech. This route offers wonderful photo opportunities like the UNESCO World Heritage Centre of Aït Benhaddou, where movies such as Gladiator and Jesus of Nazareth were filmed. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains, across the dramatic Tizi n'Tichka pass to Ouarzazate, a very diverse Moroccan city home to some 40,000 inhabitants.
- Skoura to Marrakech with Ait Benhaddou & Ouarzazate Tour (7 hrs) - Private Transfer
Strolling the Magical Streets
The sweeping and dynamic history of Marrakech - an imperial capital in centuries past - is best appreciated with the help of a private guide. Today, begin your tour of the Ochre City with a visit to the Koutoubia Mosque. Constructed in the 12th century, it’s known for its a beautiful minaret which can be seen from nearly every approach to the city due to a long-standing ordinance that forbids any other building in the old city to rise above the height of...
- Private Guide
- Marvels of Marrakech (6-8 hrs) - Private
- Dining at La Maison Arabe
Breathe the Mountain Air
After breakfast, you will be met at your accommodation by an English-speaking mountain guide to begin a day of trekking in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains and through orchards of apples, peaches, cherries and apricots. Visit the old hydraulic mill and village olive press, have lunch with local family, visit Takherkhort Reserve and try your luck at spotting a Barbary sheep or one of the 150 species of bird’s native to the area.
- Private Guide
- Atlas Mountain Hike (with Home Stay Lunch, 6 hrs) - Private
Until Next Time…
A private vehicle with English speaking driver will provide a transfer between Marrakech and Casablanca. The approximate travel time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Marrakech to Casablanca (3 hrs) - Private Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Hotel Le Doge
Hotel Le Doge takes the place of a unique vintage town house built in the thirties by an Italian contractor. The hotel is located in the heart of the city, in the peaceful Art Deco neighborhood of Casablanca.
Palais Faraj
Overlooking the medina, Palais Faraj is primarily a place for cultural exchange inspired by the rich heritage of the city of Fes. Majestically perched on the south hill with breathtaking views of the 12 centuries old Medina, Palais Faraj invites you to experience the uniqueness of Fez in refinement and comfort.
Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp - Main Camp
A more peaceful setting would be difficult to imagine. The sand dunes encircling the luxurious campsite provide an utterly exquisite location for the camp, and its stillness and purity are mirrored within.
Ksar Elkabbaba
At the heart of the magnificent palm grove of Skoura stands the legendary El Ksar Kabbaba restored traditional guest house. At the hotel, the approach is to provide a return to nature, quiet, with easy things in life, while enjoying the comfort and luxury of large cities.
La Maison Arabe
La Maison Arabe is a legendary hotel located in the romantic medina of Marrakech and features elegant rooms and suites, unique and traditional menus at the restaurants, a swimming pool, spa and cooking school. The hotel is built around 2 flower-filled patios. In the center of one is a refreshing fountain.